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Score One More for Women Imams

With my leading a mixed congregation--including a Grand Mufti--in prayer, another step was taken to legitimizing women imams.

Related Topics: Faiths, Islam, Prayer, Women Imams, Muslim, grand mufti, bars women, Leadership, leadership positions, woman officiating, mufti, communitys commitment

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Does the Qur'an Tolerate Domestic Abuse?

In Islam, does God permit husbands to beat disloyal wives? A new translation of the Qur'an says no--but will this take hold?

Related Topics: Faiths, Islam, Translation, verse, Domestic Violence, Muslim Women, domestic violence survivors, Violence, ordains mercy, English translation, didnt pass

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Most Influential Black Spiritual Leaders 2008

Whether inspiring their congregations to stand up against social injustice or urging a focus on God-centered family values, black religious leaders are a crucial component of a rich and diverse spiritual landscape. In honor of Black History Month, Beliefnet has compiled a list of some of the nation's most influential black spiritual leaders in 2008. While by no means comprehensive, the list includes some of today's most prominent--and controversial--spiritual figures, some up-and-coming figures of note, and several individuals whose lifelong efforts have earned them a place in history.

Related Topics: Role Model, Spiritual, Church, Women, religious leaders, spiritual values, congregation, black spiritual leaders, Leader, influential black, social justice congregations

Most Influential Black Spiritual Leaders

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Most Influential Black Spiritual Leaders

In black communities, religious leaders have historically occupied a powerful position as gurus, advocates, stewards and preachers. In honor of Black History Month, Beliefnet has compiled a list of some of the nation's most influential black spiritual leaders in 2008.

Related Topics: Faiths, African-American, Black Americans, Spiritual, Church, Women, religious leaders, spiritual values, congregation, black spiritual leaders, Leader, influential black, social justice congregations

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The Power of Muslim Women

The most influential Muslim women from around the world hashed out the problems of the Muslim world. Now comes the solutions.

Related Topics: Faiths, Islam, Muslim, Conference, Crime, conference participants, Spirituality, women president, womens shura council, council, practical spirituality, World

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An Olive Branch
from Muslims to Jews

Can a letter from the world Muslim community to Jewish leaders proposing good-faith dialogue really help? Akbar Ahmed says yes.

Related Topics: Faiths, Islam, Letter, Dialogue, young generation, World, religious conflict, Global Warming, relations center, Muslim, means let things, verses talk

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'We Are What We Do'

ISNA's new president Ingrid Mattson says American Muslims' 'special obligations' are as important now as when 9/11 occurred.

Related Topics: Faiths, Islam, Terrorism, religious leaders, Human Rights, Muslim Women, American society, Community, obligation American, umbrella organization thats, Muslim

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A Muslim Sings Christmas Carols

As a practicing Muslim, I am also an 'adherent' of a Christian church, where I'll be spending Christmas Eve.

Related Topics: Faiths, Islam, Church, Muslim, religious people call, Christian, formal prayer service, people call grace, Muslims, Friends, formal connection

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Islam's Hadiths Come Under Debate

Hadiths are the second major source for Muslims. But there are so many with a variety of interpretations. Which ones are right?

Related Topics: Faiths, Islam, Hadith, death sentence, scholars, Afghan judges, pre eminent hadith scholars, sayings, hadith debate, Muslims, death sentences, Muslim

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Saudi Government Questions its Wahhabi Roots

Saudi Arabia has practiced a strict Wahhabi form of Islam for centuries, but Islamic extremism has led to religious questioning.

Related Topics: Faiths, Islam, Religious, Government, religious reformer, Young People, spiritual leaders, rigid gender separation, Religion, touchier issues facing, nurtures extremism

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